sit there like a lemon

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Verb

sit there like a lemon (third-person singular simple present sits there like a lemon, present participle sitting there like a lemon, simple past and past participle sat there like a lemon)

  1. (colloquial) To remain uselessly in a place or situation, without taking any action.
    • 2009, Cathy Hopkins, Mates, Dates Guide to Life:
      You can always arrange to see the boys another time or spend time with the boys as a group so you aren't leaving your mate sitting there like a lemon on her own.